Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA8323
Rating:10.0
Comments:
In many years of appearing before Judge Sturgeon, I can only recall once that I disagreed with his ruling (even though, lord knows, that was not the only time he ruled against me). Judge Sturgeon is smart, kind, professional and courteous to all who appear in front of him. Starting off a morning of court appearances in his department makes my day. Have I said enough or should I go on? Bottom line: If you draw Judge Sturgeon on your case, consider yourself blessed. He will always strive to make the right ruling and to be fair.

Civil Litigation - Private

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA5425
Rating:9.8
Comments:
Judge Sturgeon is very patient, has an excellent understanding of the law, is very polite to parties and to counsel. He works hard, is prompt and decisive on his rulings, and tries to achieve an equitable result whenever possible. I have tried several cases in his department, have won some and lost some, but have always been satisfied that my client had a fair trial.

Litigant

Comment #: CA4798
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
This judge leaned completely towards the plaintiff's side. He spent most of the trial browsing the Internet rather than listening to testimony. He constantly allowed references to issues already squelched through in limine motions. He was reluctant to make difficult legal decisions, instead letting the jury decide. He accepted new evidence after the trial was over, and changed the jury verdict.

Other

Comment #: CA4325
Rating:10.0
Comments:
I was very fortunate to have Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon as my judge. Although he sent me to jail 3 times, (first guy in 14 years to go to jail from civil court), he is very affirmative, honest, trustworthy and very intelligent. I hold him in the highest regard. As you know, he was awarded the Hon. Bernie Whitkin Award. They don't give such a prestigious award to just anybody. Judge Sturgeon has earned the right to have the word "honorable" in front of his name, because he does in fact have honor.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA4065
Rating:4.1
Comments:
Judge Sturgeon is, if anything, simply lazy. He rarely reads motions or briefs, doesn't bother with the elements of a claim, or sometimes with evidence. In three matters over two years he has expressed no interest in making a correct decision, only in getting a case off his docket.

Civil Litigation - Private

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: CA3061
Rating:9.4
Comments:
I have enormous respect for Judge Sturgeon. He has had the independent civil calendar for the past ten years or so in El Cajon. He consistently appears to be fair and unbiased. He is always prepared and usually has an accurate memory of the matters that have been before him. I would not hesitate in bringing a client's matter before him.

Other

Comment #: CA1545
Rating:1.0
Comments:
I filed a complaint on my home for wrongful attempt to repocess my home.
Demurrer was sustained without leave to amend. It is now in for reconsideration July 8th. If reconsideration is denied I will apeal. This judge didn't even give me a chance to speak.